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Peer reviewedWolf, Rosalie S.; Pillemar, Karl – Gerontologist, 1994
Presents four "best practice models" that address problems faced by community agencies working with elder abuse cases: multidisciplinary case consultation team; senior advocate volunteer program; victim support group; and master's of social work degree specialization in adult protective services. Sees their relatively low cost, flexibility, and…
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Elder Abuse, Intervention, Models
Peer reviewedWelfel, Elizabeth Reynolds; Danzinger, Paula R.; Santoro, Sheila – Journal of Counseling & Development, 2000
Examines the scope of maltreatment of older persons and describes the content of elder abuse and elder maltreatment laws, with special focus on counselors' responsibilities to report maltreatment to authorities. Concludes with strategies for assessing maltreatment and with implications of these laws for confidentiality and informed consent.…
Descriptors: Confidentiality, Counseling Techniques, Counselor Training, Elder Abuse
Peer reviewedGiordano, Nan Hervig; Giordano, Jeffrey A. – Social Work, 1984
Reviews the literature on elder abuse and examines categories of abuse, the incidence of abuse, and characteristics of the typical abused person. Concluded that the abused person is characteristically a severely impaired woman, aged 75 and over, White, widowed, and living with relatives. (LLL)
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Elder Abuse, Incidence, Individual Characteristics
Peer reviewedHynes, Arleen M.; Wedl, Lois C. – Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 1990
Describes bibliotherapeutic process and techniques that mental health counselors can use to effect intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual growth in older persons. Envisions new opportunities for work with older persons who are chemically dependent, victims of abuse, or Alzheimer patients. Proposes research tool that observes participant's…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Alzheimers Disease, Bibliotherapy, Client Characteristics (Human Services)
Texas Tech Univ., Lubbock. Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences. – 2000
This student activity book and reference book, which are part of a family and consumer sciences education series focusing on a broad range of employment opportunities, are intended for use in 1- and 2- programs preparing Texas high school students for employment in occupations related to providing services for older adults. The reference book…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adult Day Care, Aging (Individuals), Behavioral Objectives
